UConn Health Graduate Course Offerings Spring 2016

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1 UConn Health Graduate Course Offerings Spring 2016 Ph.D. in Biomedical Science Ph.D. in Public Health Master of Public Health Master of Dental Science Master of Clinical and Translational Research Combined Degree Programs

2 TABLE OF CONTENTS ACADEMIC CALENDAR Registration Information...4 Tuition and Fee Information...5 Course Schedule for M.D/Ph.D. Students...6 Course Schedule for D.M.D/Ph.D. Students...7 Ph.D. Biomedical Science Daily Course Schedule Ph.D. Biomedical Science Course Descriptions Master of Clinical and Translational Research Course Descriptions.. 16 Master of Dental Science Daily Course Schedule Master of Dental Science Course Descriptions Master of Public Health- Daily Course Schedule Master of Public Health Course Descriptions Masters Research Credits, Thesis Preparation, and Continuous Registration 28 Doctoral Research Credit, Dissertation Prep, and Continuous Registration NON-DEGREE STUDENT INFORMATION: Registration Information...30 Tuition and Fee Information All course offerings, tuition and fee information are subject to change without notice. REV 11/05/15 2

3 ACADEMIC CALENDAR SPRING 2016 Mon., Nov. 09, 2015: Tue., Jan. 19, 2016: Mon., Feb. 01, 2016: Mar , 2016: Mon., Mar. 28, 2016: Fri., Apr. 8, 2016: Fri., Apr. 22, 2016: Fri., Apr. 29, 2016: Fri., Apr. 29, 2016: Sat., May 07, 2016: Mon., May 09, 2016: Tue., May 10, 2016: Registration opens for PhD, MPH, MCTR & MSDS degree students Official start of Spring semester and Ph.D. Spring Lab Rotations Last day to: Drop a course without a W grade (for withdrawal) Add a course without permission of the UConn Health Graduate School Associate Dean Spring Recess Last day for graduate students to drop a course without Advisor s written recommendation & special permission from the Associate Dean of the Graduate School Last day to announce an oral defense of a doctoral dissertation for conferral of a Spring 2016 degree Last day to defend a master s thesis or doctoral dissertation for conferral of a Spring 2016 degree Conclusion of spring semester classes (dates vary by course) Last day to submit thesis and dissertation final copies to UConn Health Registrar to meet UConn Graduate School (Storrs) deadline of Friday, May 6 th for conferral of a Spring 2016 degree Conferral date for Spring 2016 degree, Graduate School commencement Ceremonies (Storrs) Commencement Ceremonies (UConn Health) Deadline for submitting Spring grades 3

4 REGISTRATION INFORMATION GENERAL INFORMATION Students enrolled in a degree program must register for course(s) online in the Student Administration System: A Net ID and Password is required to login to the system ( For navigation support within the Student Administration System go to: Class Search: Courses indicated with the Subject of GRAD have the campus location of Storrs. All other courses with the Subject of: MEDS, DENT, CLTR or PUBH, have the campus location of UConn Health Independent Study and Lab Rotations: Students must complete a request form found on the UConn Health Registrar website to request registration in the course. The form requires additional approval signatures. Completed forms must be submitted to the UConn Health Registrar s Office, AM 016 or AM 039. Matriculated Status: Students must register each semester to maintain status as a matriculated student at UConn Health. Students not registered for credit bearing courses must register for one of the four noncredit courses. These include Special Readings at the master s (GRAD 5998) or doctoral (GRAD 6998) level, Master s Thesis Preparation (GRAD 5999), and Doctoral Dissertation Preparation (GRAD 6999). Other zero-credit courses may be substituted, if appropriate refer to page(s) 28 & 29 for course descriptions. REGISTRATION DEADLINES/ PROCESS Enrollment: Registration via the Student Administration self service center, is available through the 10 th day of classes. Specific dates are outlined in the Academic Calendar (see page 3). After the tenth day of class, all enrollment adjustments require submission of the approved Schedule Revision Request Form.* A revised plan of study is required for any changes in your enrollment. Adding a Course after the 10 th day: Is at the instructor s discretion. During the third and fourth weeks of the semester a student may add courses by submitting a completed Schedule revision form with permission from the course instructor, advisor and head of the department offering the course. Dropping a Course after the 10 th day: Courses dropped after the tenth day will be reflected on a student s transcript with a W grade for withdrawal. Dropping a class after the ninth week requires the recommendation of the advisor and permission of the Associate Dean of the Graduate School at UConn Health. Auditing a Course: Auditing a class requires permission from both your instructor and your major advisor. The audited class cannot be placed on your plan of study. Complete and submit the Course Audit Request form* to the UConn Health Registrar s Office by the tenth day of the term. After this time, a class cannot be converted to a grade of AU. 4

5 Tuition and Fee Information: Tuition, Fees and Payment Information: The UConn Bursar s website provides detailed information for current tuition and fee schedules as well as payment options: please visit Payment Deadline: Payments are due prior to/or on, the first day of the semester. Failure to receive a bill does not relieve a student of responsibility for payment of fees by the specified due date. Students with outstanding balances on their fee bills will have a Bursar Hold placed on their accounts. This hold prevents students from accessing services such as class registration, recreation services, transcripts and other services. If tuition and fees are not paid in full on the published fee bill due date students will incur late fees. Graduate Assistant Tuition Waiver: If you are appointed on a Graduate Assistantship you are required to enroll in at least 6 credits prior to the first day of classes, once you are enrolled in at least 6 credits your tuition waiver will automatically post. Failure to register for 6 or more credits will jeopardize your graduate assistantship. Third Party Payments: If you are anticipating your fee bill to be paid by a third party (i.e. government agency or employment agency) it is your responsibility to notify the Graduate School Bursar and provide a financial letter of guarantee for payment. Contact Information: For questions related to billing contact the UConn Health Graduate School Bursar's Office at

6 Graduate School Course Schedule for M.D. /Ph.D. Students *Medical School courses are open to qualified graduate students only* M1 Students Courses: MEDS 6457-F40 (class#14623) Human Systems Part B 6 credits MEDS 6405-F40 (class#14624) Correlated Medical Problem Solving Part B 2 credits M2: Students Courses: MEDS 5308-F40 (class#14629) Nature of Evidence in Scientific Research 2 credits MEDS 6408-F40 (class#14625) Mechanisms of Disease: Part B 6 credits MEDS 6417-F40 (class#14628) Adv. Correlated Med Prob. Solving Part B 2 credits M3 Students Course: MEDS 6411-F40 (class#14626) Clinical Practicum 12 credits M4 Students Course: MEDS 6412-F40 (class#14627) Adv. Clinical Practicum 11 credits 6

7 Graduate School Course Schedule for D.M.D. /Ph.D. Students D1 and D2 Students: Combined D.M.D. /Ph.D. students entering in the Fall of 2015 will be registered full-time in the School of Dental Medicine. They are required to maintain their status in the Graduate School by registering for Continuous Registration, GRAD 6998 (Refer to page(s) 28 & 29 for course descriptions). Students have the option of registering for courses for formal credits but are not required to do so. Please contact Dr. Mina Mina for course registration. D1 Students Course: GRAD Continuous Registration Dental School (class# 3538) D2 Students Course: GRAD Continuous Registration Dental School (class# 3538) Third Year: Ph.D. Program Studies Fourth Year: Ph.D. Program Studies Fifth Year: Ph.D. Program Studies D3 Students Course: GRAD Continuous Registration Clinical Training (class# 3777) D4 Students Course: GRAD Continuous Registration Clinical Training (class# 3777) 7

8 Biomedical Science Ph.D. Daily Course Schedule MONDAY 9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. MEDS 6449 F40 Foundations of Biomedical Science II 12:00 p.m. 1:00 p.m. MEDS 5323 F40 Genetics & Developmental Biology Journal Club 12:00 p.m. 1:00 p.m. MEDS 6497 F41 Molecular, Biol. & Biochemistry Journal Club 12:00 p.m. 1:00 p.m. MEDS 6497 F42 Cell Biology Journal Club 1:30 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. MEDS 5308 F40 Nature of Evidence in Scientific Research 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. MEDS 5369 F40 Advanced Genetics & Molecular Biology 3:00 p.m. -4:00 p.m. MEDS 5371 F40 Systems Neuroscience TUESDAY 9:00 a.m. 11:00 a.m. MEDS 5310 F40 Responsible Conduct in Research 11:30 a.m. 1:30 p.m. MEDS 5382 F40 Practical Microscopy & Modeling for Cell Biol. 1:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. MEDS 6444 F40 Medical Microbiology 5:15 p.m. -8:15 p.m. MEDS 5383 F40 Neurology of Disease WEDNESDAY 9:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. MEDS 6449 F40 Foundations of Biomedical Science II 12:00 p.m. 1:00 p.m. MEDS 6497 F45 Neuroscience Journal Club 12:00 p.m. 1:30 p.m. MEDS 6497 F44 Immunology Journal Club THURSDAY 11:00 a.m. -12:00 p.m. MEDS 6447 F40 Tool Kit for Scientific Communication 1:30 p.m. -3:30 p.m. MEDS 6444 F40 Medical Microbiology 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. MEDS 5382 F40 Practical Microscopy & Modeling for Cell Biol. 3:00 p.m. -5:00 p.m. MEDS 5371 F40 Systems Neuroscience FRIDAY 9:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. MEDS 6449 F40 Foundations of Biomedical Science II 12:00 p.m. 1:00 p.m. MEDS 6497 F43 Skeletal Biology & Regeneration Journal Club 12:00 p.m.-1:00 p.m. MEDS 6497 F46 Cell Analysis & Modeling Journal Club 1:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m. MEDS 5369 F40 Advanced Genetics & Molecular Biology 8

9 Biomedical Science Ph.D. Courses MEDS F40 Nature of Evidence in Scientific Research 2 credits (Class #14629) This course will examine the features of the scientific process that are common to all levels of biomedical investigation: from biophysics in cell-free systems to molecular biology in cells, to physiology in whole organisms, to epidemiology and clinical investigation in humans. These features begin with enunciation of the question to be asked, to the identification of a system to address the question, how the system is specified and/or manipulated, how outcomes are assessed, to the inferences made on the basis of results. Guest faculty will be grilled by students about their research as it illustrates each aspect of this scientific process. Basic statistical concepts and applications are integrated into the course. Although there is no examination, students are expected to actively participate in critical evaluation and discussion for each of the weekly two-hour sessions, and will describe a small project for presentation and discussion. Instructors: R. Stevens bugs@uchc.edu T. Rajan rajan@uchc.edu Z. Wang zwwang@uchc.edu Dates: February 1 April 15, 2016 Day &Time: Mondays, 1:30 p.m. -4:00 p.m. TBD MEDS 5310-F40 Responsible Conduct in Research 1 credit (Class #14631) This course introduces the student to ethical and legal issues associated with the practice and reporting of science. The course uses a case study approach and requires in-class student participation. Permission of the instructor is required. This is a required course for all first year PhD students in Biomedical Sciences and third year MD/PhD and DMD/PhD students. All other potential students should contact the course director for permission. Instructor: H. Aguila aguila@uchc.edu Dates: January 19-April 26, 2016 Day & Time: Tuesdays, 9:00 a.m. 11:00 a.m. EG 052 MEDS 5323-F40 Genetics and Developmental Biology Journal Club 1 credit (Class #14632) The GDB AoC prides itself on a student-centered format for the weekly Journal Club, with active participation by all members of the group. Course includes reading and discussion of current research in the field of genetics, genome and developmental biology. Each student who is a member of the AoC or is rotating during the first spring semester will be scheduled for one journal club presentation. Grading: Grades are based on attendance, class participation and paper presentation. Instructor: B. Rogina Rogina@uchc.edu Dates: January 25-May 2, 2016 Day & Time: Mondays, 12:00 1:00 p.m. Demo Room, 400 Farmington Ave 9

10 MEDS 5369-F40 Advanced Genetics and Molecular Biology 3 credits (Class#14633) Taught by a team of experts, this course aims to familiarize students with the cutting-edge areas of genetics, genomics and molecular biology- using some of the most illustrative recent literature on important advancements. Specific topic areas include the following: The Encode Project, Gene Regulation and Genomic Medicine, Integrative Genomics, Chromatin Biology, Chromosome Rearrangements, Genetics of Mouse and other Animal Models, Developmental Genetics, Human Genetic Disorders, Cancer Genetics and Genomics, Stem Cell Genetics, Modeling Human Diseases and Drug Discovery. General Format: The topics will be introduced by formal lectures, followed by presentation and discussion of the current literature by student and course faculty. Grading: Grades are based on attendance, class participation, paper presentation and writing a short review article (1500 word limit), which must describe some significant recent advancements in one of the topic areas covered in the course and also present original new ideas of the student for making further advancements in that topic. Instructor: A. Das adas@neuron.uchc.edu Dates: January 25 May 23, 2016 Day & Time: Mondays, 2:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m. Fridays, 1:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m. E5036 (Mondays) E 5011(Fridays) MEDS 5371-F40 Systems Neuroscience 3 credits (Class #14634) This course, which carries 3 credits, is a part of the core series in the Neuroscience graduate program. The course is designed to help the first-year graduate students to acquire a solid understanding of the function of major systems of the brain and their structural substrates. The course addresses: the anatomy of the spinal cord and brain regions, the major sensory systems, the motor systems (including the vestibular system, basal ganglia and cerebellum), the brainstem neurochemical systems, and the systems underlying homeostasis, emotion, reward/addiction, learning/memory, executive brain functions and speech. Throughout the course, the principles underlying functional and structural organizations of the brain are integrated. Instructors: D.O. Kim Kim@neuron.uchc.edu N. Zecevic Nzecevic@neuron.uchc.edu S. Antic Antic@uchc.edu Dates: January 21-May 5, 2016 Day & Time: Mondays, 3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Thursdays, 3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. E4036 MEDS 5377-F40 Neurobiology of Hearing 3 credits (Class#14635) This course is part of the UCONN Neuroscience in Salamanca Spain for 2016, May 16 June 19, See It is included here in the catalog to allow students to plan in advance for this experience. The deadline for enrollment is 03/01/2016. The Neurobiology of Hearing provides an introduction to the auditory system and current research in auditory neuroscience. This field is a microcosm of neuroscience, in general, and the interdisciplinary approach embodied 10

11 by Neuroscience. Students will develop a detailed understanding of the peripheral and central auditory system and the neurobiological basis of sound processing. The course is taught by a faculty drawn from UCONN Health, UCONN Storrs, University of Salamanca Institute for Neuroscience, Johns Hopkins Medical School, and other lecturers from other universities in the USA and EU. The diverse areas of expertise of the faculty guarantees that the students will be exposed to different aspects of auditory research and Neuroscience including synaptic physiology, neural circuitry, acoustics, auditory physiology, and behavior. The course includes a 5 day 4 night trip to Prague in the Czech Republic to study auditory neuroscience methods. This course is for graduate students in Neuroscience and Hearing Research and upper level undergraduate students with majors in neurobiology, cognitive neuroscience, audiology, biomedical engineering, or other premedical majors. The student body is drawn from outstanding universities throughout the USA. REGISTRATION INFORMATION: Enroll in the UCONN Neuroscience in Salamanca Spain study abroad program by going to the UConn Education Abroad site: Instructor: D. Oliver doliver@neuron.uchc.edu Dates: May 16- June 19, 2016 (5 weeks) Day & Time: Mon-Thurs, 2hr /day, 40 hr. total, 12:00 p.m. -2:00 p.m. Institute of Neuroscience of Castilla y Leon, Salamanca, Spain MEDS 5382-F40 Practical Microscopy and Modeling for Cell Biologists 2 credits (Class #14636) The class will meet 3 hours per week throughout the spring semester and include one hour of lectures and two hours of practical courses each week. It is designed for Cell Biology graduate students, MD/PhD students and other graduate students in Biomedical Sciences. Modern cell biology builds upon a combination of sophisticated methods of high resolution microscopy and computational approaches to modeling of cell physiological processes in the context of the actual three dimensional structure of individual cells. The objective of this course is to develop a general view on the basic cell biology problems from a multidisciplinary perspective. The participating faculty members will give lectures, and supervise the microscopy laboratory. The following topics will be covered: Dyna.m.ics of cytoskeleton; growth control; organelle biogenesis; intracellular trafficking; nuclear transport; regulation of ion channels; cell locomotion; signal transduction. Labs will include hands-on experience in the following microscopy techniques: Fluorescence Resonance Energy Transfer (FRET) microscopy, single molecule fluorescence microscopy; microinjection; Fluorescence Recovery After Photobleaching (FRAP); Fluorescence Correlation Spectroscopy (FCS); 4D imaging. Instructor: V. Rodionov rodionov@uchc.edu Dates January 28-May 5, 2016 Day & Time: Tuesdays, 11:30 a.m. 1:30 p.m. Lab Thursdays, 2:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m. Lecture R 1640 (400 Farmington Avenue) MEDS 5383-F40 Neurobiology of Disease 3 credits (Class#14637) This reading and discussion course is aimed at advanced graduate students and interested residents in Psychiatry, Neurology, and Medicine. The course will explore the underlying mechanisms and clinical consequences of various neurobiological disorders. Topics picked from current clinical and basic literature. 11

12 Format: Each class begins with a one hour presentation by a clinician, followed by an in-depth discussion of the disease and a research paper. Some of the research papers involve clinical trials or reports, and some use animal models of disease. Reading: One review article and one research article, both for discussion in class. Grading: Based on class participation. Instructor: R. Mains Mains@uchc.edu E. Eipper Eipper@uchc.edu Dates: January 19-April 25, 2016 Day & Time: Tuesdays, 5:15 p.m.-8:15 p.m. E4036 MEDS 6444-F40 Medical Microbiology 4 Credits (Class#14638) Provides first, second and third year graduate students with a broad understanding of the basic microbiology, immunology and clinical consequences of microbial infections. Our goal is to foster an integrated environment in which graduate students and faculty learn to appreciate the important connections between these areas and to think more broadly about the translational implications inherent in the infectious disease world. Viral topics include entry, genome replication and gene expression, assembly, viral transformation, pathogenesis, innate and adaptive immune responses, immune evasion, clinical consequences, treatment principles including vaccines and antiviral therapeutics and emerging and re-emerging viruses that threaten human health. Bacterial topics include bacterial ultrastructure, membrane biogenesis, nutrient transport, information flow, genomics and other omics, environmental sensing and signal transduction, sporulation, pathogenesis, innate and adaptive immune responses, extracellular and intra cellular pathogens, antimicrobial therapies and resistance, the microbiome and clinical consequences of bacterial infections. The course will include lecture, discussion of primary literature and student presentations. Instructor: L. Haynes Lhaynes@uchc.edu J. Radolf jradolf@uchc.edu Dates: January 26-May 12, 2016 Day & Time: Tuesdays, 1:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. Thursdays, 1:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. E 2036 MEDS 6447-F40 Tool Kit for Scientific Communication 1 Credit (Class#14639) Effective communication is critical for success in any science-related career, whether it is research, teaching, industry or other areas. Through weekly lectures and workshops, this Pass-Fail course will build skills in scientific communication including seminars, posters, abstracts, manuscripts, curriculum vitae and more. Writing skills will include basic elements of style, organization, and development of hypotheses, rationale, and specific aims. Presentation skills will emphasize clarity, logical sequence, and verbal expression. Students will write an abstract and an aims page; prepare and present a poster; and give a short summary of their research project with video feedback. This is not a grants-writing course. Instructor: C Dealy Dealy@uchc.edu Dates: January 21-May 5, 2016 Day & Time: Thursdays, 11:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. EG052 12

13 MEDS 6449-F40 Foundations of Biomedical Science II 4 Credits (Class#14640) Due to the diverse background of our entering first-year students and the recognized importance that each student should enter their thesis research years with a solid foundation of biomedical knowledge, this course has been designed to encompass topics considered fundamental to any student pursuing a Ph.D. in any Area of Concentration in the Biomedical Science Graduate Program. The course will combine an introduction to fundamental concepts along with a more in-depth analysis of the research that underlies some of these ideas. A variety of topics will be examined in approximately one-week modules that will include a basic, introductory one hour lecture on Mondays, a more in-depth discussion of one to two critical historical papers on an aspect of the topic on Wednesdays and then a small group discussion on a more modern paper related to the area on Fridays. Periodically, the course will include Consolidation weeks that discuss key methodologies in the context of new concepts or concepts previously discussed. The course is designed to be a continuation of its partner course Foundations of Biomedical Science I in the fall. Instructor: S. Chamberlain chamberlain@uchc.edu A. Cowan acowan@uchc.edu C. Heinen cheinen@uchc.edu Dates: January 20- May 6, 2016 Day & Time: Mondays, 9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. Wednesdays, 9:00 a.m. -10:30 a.m. Fridays, 9:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. EG052 MEDS 6495 Independent Study Credits: Variable This is a reading course for those wishing to pursue special topics in the biomedical sciences under faculty supervision. Students must complete the Independent Study Registration form and submit to the Office of the Registrar: AM 016 OR AM 039. Consents are required as noted on the form. Instructor: To be arranged Dates: To be arranged Day & Time: To be arranged To be arranged MEDS 6496 Laboratory Rotation Credits: Variable Complete the Laboratory Rotation Form and submit to the Office of the Registrar: AM 039 Instructor: Rotation Advisor Dates: To be arranged Day & Time: To be arranged To be arranged MEDS 6497-F41 Molecular Biology & Biochemistry Journal Club 1 credit (Class #14644) Students will learn how to critically read papers and present scientific information clearly and succinctly to an interested audience. Students will also learn to participate in scientific discussion as active members of a scientific community. Instructor: K. Dodge Kafka Dodge@uchc.edu Dates: January 25- May 2, 2016 Day & Time: Mondays, 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. E

14 MEDS 6497-F42 Cell Biology Journal Club 1 credit (Class #14645) This journal club is intended to provide graduate students with a number of skills that are necessary for future scientific pursuits of modern cell biology. The overall goal of the class is to make the students master presentation skills and learn how to critically review scientific literature. During the student presentations of the journal article, participating faculty members and senior graduate students help the first- and second-year students master the scientific presentation skills in a friendly and interactive manner. Instructor: D. Han han@uchc.edu Dates: January 25- May 2, 2016 Day & Time: Mondays, 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. E5036 (ARB Conference Room, 5 th fl.) MEDS 6497-F43 Skeletal Biology and Regeneration Journal Club 1 credit (Class #14646) This is a journal club devoted to the area of skeletal biology and regeneration in development, disease, and regenerative medicine. This class is open to any graduate student, and is a required course for students in the Skeletal Biology and Regeneration (SBR) concentration. Weekly presentations are given of either a current literature paper, or for more advanced students, the student s own graduate research. The class is attended by interested faculty, postdoctoral fellows and staff. Following the presentation and questions, the student is given the opportunity to hear specific comments regarding areas of strengths and areas for potential improvement from the faculty. This course provides an opportunity for a student to develop skills in assimilating and presenting current literature, or their own work, in a seminar setting, and to friendly critical input from faculty and colleagues. Research presentations from SBR faculty and postdoctoral fellows are also incorporated into the Journal Club schedule when possible. This provides an opportunity for participants to become aware of the types of research ongoing within the SBR program, and facilitates interactions among individuals in various research programs. Suggested topic areas for SBR Journal Club are: cartilage and bone biology; skeletal tissue regeneration; limb and craniofacial development; growth factors and signaling in skeletal tissue; oral-skeletal genetics and disease; biomaterials in skeletal tissue repair. Instructor: Sun-Kyeong Lee Slee@uchc.edu Archana Sanjay Sanjay@uchc.edu Dates: January 22-May 27, 2016 Day& Time: Fridays, 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. EM029 MEDS 6497-F44 Immunology Journal Club 1 credit (Class #14648) The Immunology Journal Club (IJC) provides weekly sessions that are an important part of the Immunology Training Program. Students, in consultation with faculties and the Director of the IJC, select a current research article that has made a significant contribution to the field, and present appropriate background related to the paper, introduction, methods, experimental results (the figures included in the article itself) and discussion. The articles selected by the students have to be approved by the course director. The student leads the discussion of the paper and receives input from the faculty, students and post docs that attend the journal club. The integral part of the presentation is to highlight strengths and weaknesses, discuss future directions and give a prospective to the field. Presentations are evaluated by two faculty and two student referees who provide presenters with written evaluation forms that reflect strengths and weaknesses and suggestions to improve presentations. The journal club offers a valuable opportunity for the students to learn about the state of the current research and exchange scientific ideas. 14

15 Instructor: A. Medvedev Dates: January 20-May 4, 2016 Day& Time: Wednesdays, 12:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. L-3094 MEDS 6497-F45 Neuroscience Journal Club 1 credit (Class #14649) This weekly session is a major focal point of the Neuroscience Training Program. Students, post-doctoral fellows and faculty select a current research article that they find noteworthy, and present appropriate background, the article itself and the presenter's critique of the work. The diversity of topics selected by the student and faculty members and inputs from attendees makes this an important learning opportunity for the presenters and attendees. A goal for each speaker is to allow researchers with diverse interests and backgrounds to appreciate the subject matter of the selected paper. Students are required to participate in Journal Club throughout their graduate training. Grades are based on both the attendance and the student s presentation. Senior graduate students who have obtained approval from their thesis examination committee to begin writing their doctoral thesis are exempt from attending in the semester of thesis defense. First year students consult their Rotation Supervisor or other program faculty for help in selecting an article. Third-year students present a seminar on their thesis work instead of presenting a paper selected from the literature. This gives each student experience in talking publicly about his or her own work, in an environment made up of familiar colleagues. In addition, these presentations acquaint people in the program with each student s work and foster exchange of information and expertise. Instructor: R. Mohan Mohan@uchc.edu D.O. Kim kim@neuron.uchc.edu Dates: January 20-May 4, 2016 Day & Time: Wednesdays, 12:00 p.m. 1:00 p.m. E4036 MEDS 6497-F46 Cell Analysis and Modeling Journal Club 1 credit (Class #14650) This course requires presenting published research at the interface of physical and cell biology with emphasis on molecular aspects. Papers presented include modeling and experimental research, as well as review of relevant software tools. Every student, postdoctoral fellow and faculty in CAM area of concentrations is required to present at least one paper per year. Active discussion is expected of all participants. Instructor: M. Blinov Blinov@uchc.edu Dates: January 22-May 6, 2016 Day& Time: Fridays, 12:00 1:00 P.M. R Farmington Ave 15

16 MASTER OF CLINICAL AND TRANSLATIONAL RESEARCH CLTR 5020-F40 Statistical Methods in Healthcare 3 credits (Class# 14613) This introductory level course covers the organization and display of data, descriptive statistics, principles of hypothesis testing and inferential statistics. Topics include contingency tables, one and two groups mean comparisons, ANOVA designs, correlation, linear and logistic regression, survival analysis, and nonparametric statistics. The fundamental aspects of statistical programming and data management are introduced and evaluated using datasets from the book. A permission number is required. Instructor: James Grady Jgrady@uchc.edu Dates: January 19 May 3, 2016 Day & Time: Tuesdays, 4:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m. UConn Health Library Computer Education Center CLTR 5407-F40 Clinical and Translational Research Practicum 1-12 credits (Class # 14614) This course seeks to provide practical training in the formulation and conduct of clinical and translational research. Specific aspects that will be covered during the 9-12 total hours of the practicum will be: the identification of a specific research question and its specification as one or more aims, review of the relevant literature, and specification of the methods to be employed in the conduct of the study, including experience in recruitment and retention of subjects, an IRB application and HIPAA documents preparation. The student will initiate a research project and participate in data collection and analysis, culminating in a report of the findings. These activities will be monitored and mentored by a research advisor who is a member of the Graduate Faculty. A permission number is required (Open to students in the Master of Science program in Clinical and Translational Research only) Instructor: Anne Kenny Kenny@uchc.edu Dates: January 19 May 3, 2016 Day & Time: To be arranged To be arranged MEDS 6495 Independent Study Credits: Variable This is a reading course for those wishing to pursue special topics in the biomedical sciences under faculty supervision. Students must complete the Independent Study Registration form and submit to the Office of the Registrar: AM 016 OR AM 039. Consents are required as noted on the form. Instructor: To be arranged To be arranged 16

17 MASTER OF DENTAL SCIENCE- Daily Course Schedule TUESDAY 8:00 a.m. 9:30 a.m. DENT 5431 Advanced Oral Pathology FRIDAY 8:00 a.m. 9:30 a.m. DENT 5456 Biostatistics By Arrangement with Instructor: DENT 5443 Biology of Tooth Movement DENT 5449 Perio-Pathobiology 2 DENT 5501 Oral Maxillofacial Diagnostic Imaging & Interpretation DENT 5495 Independent Study DENT 6463 Radiation Physics, Safety & Biology MEDS 6462 Clinical Radiation Sciences: Physics and Biology (Part B) GRAD 5950 Master s Thesis Research (1-9 credits) Students not registering for any course work in the Graduate School, must register for a continuous registration course, refer to page 28 & 29 for course descriptions. MASTER OF DENTAL SCIENCE COURSES DENT 5431-F40 Advanced Oral Pathology 2 credits (Class# 14615) Seminars cover current developments in oral disease processes, with an emphasis on the clinical. Included are student presentations and lectures covering principles of Oral Diagnosis. Instructor: Y. Frontera Dates: January 5 April 26, 2016 Day& Time: Tuesdays, 8:00 a.m. 9:30 a.m. MDL Classroom J DENT 5443-F40 Biology of Tooth Movement 1 credit (Class# 14616) Orthodontic Department Seminars cover Hard and Soft Tissue responses to tooth movement caused by orthodontic appliances; theory of related bone resorption and apposition from a morphological and biochemical standpoint. Prerequisite: DENT Instructor: S. Yadav syadav@uchc.edu Dates: By arrangement with Instructor Day& Time: By arrangement By arrangement DENT 5449-F40 Periodontal Pathobiology II-- Offered Alternate years 3 credits (Class#14617) Periodontal Department The second of a two-part course spanning the full year covering the epidemiology, natural history, diagnosis, prevention, treatment planning, and treatment of periodontal diseases. 80 hours by arrangement with the Instructor Instructor: S. Thacker sthacker@uchc.edu Dates: By arrangement Day& Time: By arrangement By arrangement 17

18 DENT 5456-F40 Biostatistics 2 credits (Class# 14618) This course contains 13 units and covers research design, probability theory, descriptive statistics, and for most of the course, inferential statistics including z and t tests, chi square, correlation, linear regression, analysis of variance, and some repeated measures. The goal is to enable the student to accurately understand and explain the biological and biomedical literature. Take-home assignments and three examinations are required. If had Statistics previously, see Instructor. Enrollment limited to 15 students. Instructor: D. Pendrys Pendrys@uchc.edu Dates: January 8 May 6, 2016 Day & Time: Fridays, 8:00 a.m. 9:30 a.m. Reconstructive Science Conference room (L6105) DENT 5501-F40 Oral Maxillofacial Diagnostic Imaging & Interpretation 2 credits (Class #14619) The second part of a 3-part seminar course examining the interpretation of images produced by various techniques used in the diagnosis of diseases involving the oral maxillofacial complex. Part B addresses lesions of bone and soft tissues of the maxillofacial complex, including cysts, neoplasms and lesions which have similar appearances. Instructor: A. Lurie lurie@uchc.edu Dates: By arrangement with Instructor Day & Time: By arrangement By arrangement DENT 5495 Independent Study in Dental Science Credits: Variable This is a reading course for those wishing to pursue special topics in the dental sciences under faculty supervision. Students must complete the Independent Study Registration form and submit to the Office of the Registrar: AM 016 OR AM 039. Consents are required as noted on the form. Instructor: Dates: Day& Time: By arrangement By arrangement By arrangement By arrangement DENT 6000-F40 Practicum Full time Residency 0 Credits (Class#15218) Enrollment restricted to Residents in the Master of Dental Science program; required for all who are registered for full-time clinical work. DENT 6463-F40 Radiation Physics, Safety, & Biology in Oral & Max Diag. Imaging 2 Credits (Class# 14621) This is a lecture, seminar and discussion based course examining the fundamentals of the physics involving the most commonly used diagnostic imaging modalities in oral and maxillofacial radiology. The first part of the course will deal with the physics of plain film radiography, panoramic radiography, CT, CBCT and MRI. Fundamentals of digital imaging will also be discussed. The last part of the course deals with radiation safety. Radiation safety measures and guidelines for practicing safe radiation techniques that will minimize the risk for patients and the operators during imaging acquisition will be discussed. 18

19 Instructor: A. Tadinada Dates: By arrangement Day/Time: By arrangement By arrangement MEDS 6462-F40 Clinical Radiation Sciences: Physics & Biology (Part B) 2 credits (Class# 14622) 40 hours by arrangement with Instructor A continuous pair (i.e., MEDS 6461 and 6462) of semester lecture/seminar courses which examines the physical and biological principles underlying the uses of radiation and allied radiation sciences in clinical diagnosis and therapy. Instructor: A. Lurie lurie@uchc.edu Dates: By arrangement with Instructor Day & Time: By arrangement By arrangement 19

20 MASTER OF PUBLIC HEALTH- DAILY COURSE SCHEDULE Day /Course Number Course Location MONDAY PUBH 5407-F40 Practicum Farmington PUBH 5497-F45 Public Health Policy, Dev & Advocacy Farmington PUBH 5497-F41 Health Program Evaluation Farmington PUBH 5497 F44 Health Insurance & Risk Management GBLC TUESDAY PUBH 5405-F40 Social & Behav Foundations of PH Farmington PUBH 5463-F40 Comparative Health Systems Farmington PUBH F42 Statistical Methods in Healthcare Farmington PUBH 5436-F40 Intermediate Epidemiology Farmington PUBH 5414-F40 Health Care Economics GBLC GPAH Research Methods in Allied Health Storrs WEDNESDAY PUBH 5404-F40 Environmental Health* Farmington PUBH 5475-F40 Public Health & Policy in an Aging Society Farmington PUBH 5497-F43 Diversity & Health Equity Farmington THURSDAY PUBH 5409-F40 Epidemiology/Biostatistics II Farmington PUBH 5434-F40 Topics in Intermediate Biostatistics Farmington PUBH 5468-F40 Occupational & Environ. Epidemiology Farmington PP 5327-H01 Leading and Governing Nonprofits Hartford ONLINE PUBH 5502-F40 Epidemiology of Disability Online PUBH 5504-F40 Public Health Interventions in Disability Online *Core courses 20

21 PUBLIC HEALTH COURSES PUBH 5404-F40 Environmental Health 3 credits (Class# 15010) This course explores the policy, political and public health implications of such issues as air pollution, drinking water, exposure to hazardous chemicals, indoor air pollution, food protection, lead poisoning, housing, international issues, etc. Students will be provided with some basic technical information and familiarity with terms for a better understanding of policy and political decisions and health effects of environmental exposures. Enrollment limit: 30. Permission numbers required from Program Office. Instructor: Paul Schur paul.m.schur@snet.net Dates: January 20 May Day & Time: Wednesdays, 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Farmington, Lecture Hall A, LM 036, Main Floor PUBH 5405-F40 Social and Behavioral Foundations of Public Health 3 credits (Class# 15011) An introductory survey emphasizing basic social science concepts in the analysis of public health including orientations toward health, disease and health care, the origins and distribution of health care resources, and the role of social movements and research in improving public health. Enrollment limit: 35. Permission numbers required from Program Office. Instructor: Alicia Dugan adugan@uchc.edu Dates: January 19 May Day & Time: Tuesdays, 5:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. Farmington, Lecture Hall A, LM 036, Main Floor PUBH 5407-F40 Practicum in Public Health 3 credits (Class# 15012) This group practicum is a faculty-supervised community service learning experience. Students work in small groups to undertake a project that responds to a need identified by a public health agency or other public health-related organization. Students also attend seminars focused on the public health system in CT and on how the practicum projects contribute to the provision of the 10 essential public health services in the State. NOTE: The class is required for 2nd-year students. Students will be required to dedicate at least 135 total hours working on the project in addition to attending some evening sessions. Part-time students should expect to devote at least a half day (3 day time hours) each week during the semester to their on-site field work obligations. Other time arrangements may be possible with the agreement of the preceptor. Prerequisite: PUBH Permission numbers required from Program Office. Instructor: Amanda Durante Durante@uchc.edu Dates: January 25 May 2, 2016 Day & Time: Mondays, 5:30 p.m. 8:30 p.m. Farmington, Lecture Hall A, LM 036, Main Floor PUBH 5407-F41 Practicum in Public Health 3 credits (Class# 15013) This individual practicum is a faculty-supervised community service learning experience. Students undertake a project that responds to a need identified by a public health agency or other public health-related organization. Students also meet with Dr. Durante to discuss their project and how it contributes to the provision of the 10 21

22 essential public health services. NOTE: The class is required for 2nd-year students. Students will be required to dedicate at least 135 total hours working on the project in addition to attending meetings with Dr. Durante. Parttime students should expect to devote at least a half day (3 day time hours) each week during the semester to their on-site field work obligations. Other time arrangements may be possible with the agreement of the preceptor. Permission numbers required from Program Office. Instructor: Amanda Durante Durante@uchc.edu Dates: By arrangement Day & Time: By arrangement TBD PUBH 5409-F40 Introduction to Epidemiology/Biostatistics II 3 credits (Class# 15014) This continuation of a 2-course sequence on basic epidemiology, biostatistics and public health research addresses hypothesis generation, data collection methods, point and confidence interval estimation, inference testing, correlation/regression analysis, multivariable interaction, effect modification, power and meta-analysis. Evaluation of study designs, research methods and statistical procedures in clinical and public health literature will be stressed. Prerequisite: PUBH Permission numbers required from Program Office. Instructor: Scott Wetstone wetstone@uchc.edu Dates: January 21 May 5, 2016 Day & Time: Thursdays, 6:00-9:00 P.M., Farmington, Lecture Hall A, LM 036, Main Floor PUBH 5414-F40 Health Care Economics 3 credits (Class# 15016) An introduction to economic theory and various applications in the analysis of the U.S. health care system. This elective addresses Public Health Assurance. Instructor: Bill Pace william.pace@uconn.edu Dates: (1/19, 1/26, 2/9, 2/23, 3/8, 3/22, 4/5, 4/19, 4/26/2016) Day & Time: Hybrid Course Combination of Online and In Class - Tuesdays 6:00 p.m. 9:00 p.m. Graduate Business Learning Center, 100 Constitution Plaza, Hartford, Rm. TBA PUBH 5434-F40 Topics in Intermediate Biostatistics 3 credits (Class# 15017) This is an intermediate-level course presenting modern data analysis methods for commonly encountered data structures arising in public health research. Begins with a review of statistical estimation and testing, and focuses on model-based approaches for data analysis. Topics include regression (including logistic regression and regression methods for count data), and analysis of time-to-event and repeated measures data. Applications are emphasized through the demonstration and use of statistical software. This elective addresses Public Health Assessment. Enrollment limit: 15. Instructor: Miranda Lynch mlynch@uchc.edu Dates: January 21 May 5, 2016 Day & Time: Wednesdays, 5:30 p.m. 8:30 p.m. Farmington, Library, CEC Classrooms 1 & 2 22

23 PUBH 5436-F40 Intermediate Epidemiology 3 credits (Class# 15019) This course will go into depth on some of the major design and implementation issues in epidemiology and biomedical research. These issues will be explored by consideration of the following topics: the structure and design of the important cohort studies in Framingham and in the Atomic Bomb survivors in Hiroshima and Nagasaki; Tamoxifen intervention for prevention of breast cancer; cervical screening with Pap and HPV DNA; international differences in cohort effects in breast cancer risk; impact of circadian disruption by electric lighting on disease. By the conclusion of the course, the student should have a better appreciation of the importance and complexities of epidemiological investigation. This elective addresses Public Health Assessment. Prerequisite: PUBH Enrollment limit: 12. Instructor: Richard Stevens bugs@uchc.edu Dates: January May Day & Time: Tuesdays, 5:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. Farmington, Classroom TBD, Main Floor PUBH 5463-F40 Comparative Health Systems 3 credits (Class# 15020) This course will conduct a comparative analysis of how selected health systems perform key functions, deliver essential services, and finance health service delivery and public health provision. It will also address how health systems are responding to a series of challenges such as funding the escalating costs of health-related inputs, responding to demands for expanding health services coverage, and regulating new medical technologies and therapies. The countries which will be covered will include the U.S., Britain, Germany, Brazil, Colombia, China, and South Africa. This elective addresses Public Health Policy. Instructor: Audrey Chapman achapman@uchc.edu Dates: January 19-May 3, 2016 Day & Time: Tuesdays, 5:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. Farmington, Classroom TBD, Main Floor PUBH 5468-F40 Occupational and Environmental Epidemiology 3 credits (Class# 15021) Topics include the history of occupational epidemiology, occupational exposure assessment, environmental epidemiology, cohort mortality studies, cross-sectional surveys, case-control studies, ecologic studies and statistical and methodological issues in research design and their solutions. This elective addresses Public Health Assessment. Enrollment limit: 15 Instructor: Jennifer Cavallari jcavallari@uchc.edu Dates: January 19 May Day & Time: Thursday, 5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Farmington, Outpatient Pavilion, First Floor, Large Conf. Rm. UMG PUBH 5475-F40 Public Health and Policy in an Aging Society 3 credits (Class# 15022) This course examines the demographics of aging; organization, financing and delivery of health services for older adults; formal and informal caregiving; retirement and housing policy; assistive technology; and end of life care. Policy and ethical aspects of these topics will be explored. The course will be research-oriented, integrating empirical evidence to illustrate central concepts. Familiarity with basic principles of research design, including 23

24 ability to critically read and synthesize scientific literature, is important. This elective addresses Public Health Policy Development. Enrollment limit: 8. Instructors: Richard Fortinsky Julie Robison Dates: January 20 May Day & Time: Wednesdays, 2:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Farmington, ASB Building, Center on Aging Conference Room, 2 nd Floor PUBH 5497-F41 Health Program Evaluation 3 credits (Class# 15047) Fink (2005) defines program evaluation as the diligent investigation of a program s characteristics and merits. Public health programs and interventions require systematic evaluation to determine their effectiveness, value and quality. In this course you will learn the fundamentals of health program evaluation and practice the skills needed to answer questions to help create, modify and optimize programs and interventions in real world settings. This Elective addresses Public Health Assurance. Enrollment limit: 15 Instructor: Andrew Cislo cislo@uchc.edu Dates: January 25 May 2, 2016 Day & Time: Mondays, 2:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Farmington, 195 Farmington Ave., Conference Room, 3 rd Floor (U3071A) PUBH F42 Statistical Methods in Healthcare 3 credits (Class# 15048) This introductory level course covers the organization and display of data, descriptive statistics, principles of hypothesis testing and inferential statistics. Topics include contingency tables, one and two groups mean comparisons, ANOVA designs, correlation, linear and logistic regression, survival analysis, and nonparametric statistics. The fundamental aspects of statistical programming and data management are introduced and evaluated using datasets from the book.. This course is also offered as CLTR 5020 and NURS Please contact instructor for a permission number. This elective addresses Public Health Assessment. Instructor: James Grady jgrady@uchc.edu Dates: January 19 May 3, 2016 Day & Time: Tuesdays, 4:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m. Farmington, Library, Computer Education Center, Classroom #1 PUBH F43 Diversity and Health Equity 3 credits (Class# 15050) Health outcomes in the U.S. vary dramatically as a function of race, ethnicity, socioeconomic status, and membership in other minority populations. The course will explore this issue from social, behavioral and psychological perspectives, as well as environmental and biological perspectives. The course will include discussion about the meaning of race and ethnicity in American society. This course will present a variety of methodological approaches (e.g. community-based participatory research, qualitative interviewing) that can be used to better understand minority health/health disparities issues. Further, this course will introduce basic concepts of implementation science to understand how evidence-based prevention/intervention strategies can be applied to reduce/eliminate health disparities. Students will explore and identify a public health problem disproportionately affecting a specific minority population, select an evidence-based program to address the issue, and design an implementation protocol appropriate to the target population. Audience: Advanced graduate students in public health as well as medical students, biomedical and other graduate students. Permission of the instructor is required. This elective addresses Public Heath Assurance. 24